2nd Delaware General Assembly
The 2nd Delaware General Assembly was a meeting of the legislative branch of the state government, consisting of the Delaware Legislative Council and the Delaware House of Assembly. Elections were held the first day of October and terms began on the twentieth day of October. It met in Dover, Delaware, convening October 20, 1777, and was the administration of President George Read. He resigned and was replaced by President Caesar Rodney, effective March 31, 1778.
President George Read & Caesar Rodney | |
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| 2nd General Assembly | |
| In office October 20, 1777 – October 20, 1778 | |
| Preceded by | 1st Assembly |
| Succeeded by | 3rd Assembly |
The apportionment of seats was permanently assigned to three councilors and seven assemblymen for each of the three counties. Population of the county did not effect the number of delegates.
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